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For the first time in many years, we have an opportunity to pass common sense immigration reform legislation. Last week, S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, passed from the Senate Judiciary Committee in a bipartisan 13-5 vote. As the bill heads to the full Senate for more debates and a floor vote, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families are organizing a day of action to make sure Congress passes a strong comprehensive immigration reform bill that preserves the family visa program. The action, "Stand With Families: National AAPI Day...

Earlier this month, some members of the Senate announced they are considering plans to reduce the family visa program and eliminate the ability for an American citizen to sponsor their sibling and adult children. These latest discussions fall drastically short of what communities want in a comprehensive immigration reform legislation. As if it wasn't bad enough that families have waited years for real policy changes, now some are being left out of the conversation altogether and possibly face the unbearable pain of being separated from their loved ones indefinitely. We all know immigration is...

Great news! Governor Susana Martinez just announced that New Mexico will expand Medicaid coverage, an option made available under the Affordable Care Act. This means that 170,000 more people will be able to receive health coverage in New Mexico! This is a significant step forward for New Mexicans' health. According to a report by the New Mexico Center on Law & Poverty: Nearly one in three adults ages 19 to 64 in New Mexico is uninsured, leaving the state as the second highest rate of uninsured people in the nation With the Medicaid expansion option under the health care law, over 170,000...

Well, it's settled. With President Obama reelected and the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act, health reform is definitely moving forward. But what's happening in your state? How can you get involved in how health reform is implemented in your state and make sure it addresses the needs of all our kids? Now there's a great new resource to help you stay in the know. Our partner KidsWell’s newly designed website provides state-by-state summaries on health care implementation and campaigns impacting children’s health. You can start checking out what's happening in your state at...